Do I Really Need An X-Ray?

One of the most common reasons patients come to an urgent care center are acute musculoskeletal injuries, which often require x-rays. X-rays can be an important diagnostic tool in the evaluation of issues ranging from injuries to limbs to chest pain. How do you know if you need one? Injuries and illnesses can happen to anyone and at any time. … Read More

Home Workstation Setup

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding themselves working from home–with very little notice to prepare. Some without a dedicated home office are using coffee tables, recliners, kitchen tables and counters, and any number of other surfaces and locations as makeshift workspaces. All can potentially lead to aches and pain.   Many of the workers forced to … Read More

Prevent Golf Injuries

Preventing Golf Injuries After shutting down in the spring due to COVID-19, many golf courses have since reopened to a boom in activity. It is easy to understand why: golf is an outdoor sport where social distancing comes fairly easy. However, the usual “traps” remain: many avid golfers contort their bodies into oddly twisted postures, generating a great deal of torque. … Read More

Back Pain Stretches

Stretching and an active lifestyle are often recommended to help reduce back pain and speed up the recovery process following an injury. Depending on one’s individual injury and level of pain, the exercise and rehabilitation program may vary. Therefore, the key is to start slowly and increase the repetitions as you feel stronger. Consult with your doctor of chiropractic prior … Read More

Preventing Fall Injuries

With aging, bodily systems that keep us balanced and standing upright require more awareness. You may no longer see or hear as well, for example, which can affect your coordination. Nerves that carry information from your brain to your muscles may deteriorate, slowing your reaction time and making it more difficult to move away from oncoming pedestrians or adjust to icy patches on a sidewalk. Normal … Read More

Tips for Healthy Joints

Human joints come in many shapes and sizes and allow us to move and carry out normal activities of daily living. Joint health is imperative. Without joints, we would be rigid and immobile. But they are also often injured, causing pain and discomfort. Almost 80% of injury-related healthcare visits (that’s about 65.8 million visits per year) are the result of … Read More

The Second Shot: Covid Vaccine

We are so proud that you got your first shot for the Covid vaccine. But, the second one is just as important. So, don’t skip out! Make sure you schedule your second shot for your Covid vaccine at the same location you received your first. In most instances, they should schedule your second dose at the time you receive your … Read More

Covid vs. Seasonal Allergies

COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19). Seasonal allergies triggered by airborne pollen can lead to seasonal allergic rhinitis, which affects the nose and sinuses, and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, which affects the eyes. COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share many symptoms, but there are some key differences between … Read More

Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine

We understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated now that COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United States. While more COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine that is authorized or approved for use. Safety is a top priority, and there are … Read More

What To Expect After Covid Vaccine?

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Common Side Effects: Pain and possible swelling in the arm that you received the shot … Read More